Designated Safeguarding Lead

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About the schoolAmity International School is a British Curriculum International School with a renowned reputation for Sport, Music, Arts, and Academia. The school occupies a 15-acre bay-side campus with unique facilities on the perimeter of the UAE's capital. It provides an inspirational working environment with committed students within a not-for-profit organisation structure.
The roleAmity International School, Abu Dhabi seeks a qualified Teacher to serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the whole school. The position combines classroom teaching with whole-school safeguarding leadership to ensure student safety and wellbeing in an inclusive learning community. The school offers one of the best salary and benefits packages locally, reflecting its commitment to investing in quality staff.

Key responsibilities
Teaching some lessons as assignedLeading the whole-school safeguarding teamEnsuring appropriate staff safeguarding trainingManaging concerns and referralsLiaising with external agencies on child protection mattersMaintaining secure safeguarding recordsDeveloping school safeguarding policiesAdvising staff on child welfare issuesPromoting a safeguarding culture school-wideContributing to the online safety curriculumRequirementsQualified Teacher status with a relevant degreeAdvanced training in safeguarding and child protectionPrevious experience as a DSL or Deputy DSLKnowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practicesExperience leading staff safeguarding trainingStrong confidential record-keeping abilitiesExcellent communication skills with all stakeholdersExperience in safeguarding investigations and risk assessmentsAbility to develop whole-school safeguarding policiesStrong teaching skills with evidence of classroom excellenceExperience in international or multicultural environments preferredCommitment to teaching a primary class alongside DSL dutiesBenefits & packageCompetitive salary benchmarked against leading schools locallyModern teaching environment with supportive leadershipGenerous professional development and collaboration opportunities